Upcoming Auditions
Join the City Park Players family – come and audition for a show! All CPP auditions are open to everyone – both experienced actors and first-timers! We love to meet new people in our community, and we’d love for you to join us!
Anyone interested in working backstage (set construction, set painting, stage crew) is also invited to attend an audition – we’d love to chat!
Ondine
By Maurice Valency, Jean Giraudoux
Directed by Diane Falcone
Inside the Kress Theatre lobby, 1101 Third St., Alexandria
CAST NEEDED: 11f, 17m (flexible) Doubling of roles will be preferred.
CHARACTERS:
- Ondine – Lead, Female, 18-35. A water sprite, dance or movement training a plus.
- Ritter Hans – Lead, Male, 25-35. A knight-errant who has been sent off on a quest by his betrothed.
- Auguste – Ondine’s father – a poor fisherman who lives by the lake and raised Ondine after his own child was lost.
- Eugenie – Ondine’s mother – a poor woman who raised Ondine after her own child was lost.
- The Ondines
- The Old One / Illusionist / Second fisherman – Ondine’s mentor from the depths of the sea
- Lord Chamberlain
- The Superintendent of the Theatre
- The Trainer of the Seals
- Bertha
- Bertram
- Violante
- Angelique
- Venus
- Matho
- Salammbo
- A Lord
- A Lady
- The King
- A Servant
- First Fisherman
- First Judge
- Second Judge
- Executioner
- The Kitchen Maid
Questions? Email us at cityparkplayers@gmail.com
DRAMA/FANTASY – Audrey Hepburn created a sensation on Broadway in the title role, winning a Tony Award, as an ethereal sea nymph who falls in love with a handsome nobleman only to lose true love to the harsh realities of the outside world.
“A romantic fantasy that truly is lyrical, philosophical, imaginative, touching, sometimes humorous.” – New York Post. “A work of art.” – The New York Times
CPP Audition FAQs
Where are auditions?
Auditions will be held in the lobby of Kress Theatre – at 1102 Third St, downtown Alexandria.
How should I prepare?
All CPP auditions are cold read auditions, which are auditions where you come in with nothing memorized; you will receive the material on arrival at your audition.
Do a little research of the show to become familiar with the characters, time period, and story.
Be punctual and adaptable!
How does an audition work?
When you arrive, you’ll be asked to complete an audition form. The show director will assign parts to everyone and you’ll read through excerpts together. The director will most likely ask you to read more than one part.
How long will it last?
About 1 hour.
When will the cast list be finalized?
Within 2 weeks of the audition date.
How much does it cost to be in a show?
Nothing! CPP is a community theatre and we don’t charge a production fee for cast and crew.
How can I become more involved with CPP?
From Board membership to front of house, we’re always searching for people who are interested in taking an active role with CPP. Send an email to cityparkplayers@gmail.com and let us know how you want to help. We’ll be in touch!
